HAPPY CAMPER - Lauren Schwaiger

Last Sunday, me & Adam took the drive up to Blowing Rock to do a little hiking + enjoy some of the gorgeous fall foliage we’re so lucky to have this time of year here in North Carolina. I say this all the time, but considering the short, 1.5 hour drive… sneaking up to the mountains is just so easy & such a lovely over-night getaway for us. We absolutely adore Blowing Rock and it really can’t be beat during this time – the last 2 weeks of October – where every leaf lover and their brother is in the mountains for the same reason – Leaf Season.

Sub_Urban Riot Happy Camper Tank / Free People Bandana / Watch

We got into Blowing Rock around 130pm, starving, and landed at Blowing Rock Ale House for lunch. Just like every other restaurant in town, the place was absolutely packed, but we got lucky with our favorite place – a spot at the bar. 2 mimosas, salads & an order of french fries later… we were ready to do a little hiking. We decided on one of Adam’s favorite trails in Moses Cone Park for a leisurely 4-5 mile hike. After having the most picture perfect weather all week, the clouds unfortunately rolled in over the weekend, both in Charlotte & the mountains which was a little disappointing considering we were so looking forward to those expansive mountain views. And of course, when we woke up Monday morning to drive back down to Charlotte it couldn’t have been a clearer/sunnier/bluer day.